Cost and eco benefits of reusable products on show at Somerset libraries
SWITCHING to reusable products could save money – and help the environment. That will be the message at a series…
Robot could soon hand out prescriptions at Dorchester pharmacy
A ROBOT could soon be dispensing prescriptions in Dorchester. Black Circle has applied for permission to extend the chemist facilities…
Blandford man planning Jaguar jaunt after transplant surgery
A MAN from Blandford whose drinks after a stressful day at work ended up damaging his liver recently became…
Cancer care after radiotherapy treatment wins national award
CANCER patients in Somerset are receiving award-winning care in the months and years after undergoing radiotherapy treatment. The Macmillan Radiotherapy…
Year-long fundraising effort ends in £7,500 donation to Dorset charity
A YEAR of fundraising ended with a £7,550 donation to boost counselling services in Dorset. The cash was handed to…
Blandford surgery services to close for funeral of “much-loved” team member Stephanie Legg
STAFF and patients from a Blandford surgery will gather to pay tribute to team member Stephanie Legg, who…
Junior doctors’ strike set to hit NHS services this week
INDUSTRIAL action by junior doctors could bring about “one of the most difficult starts to the year” for health…
Ambulance trust urges people to ‘help us to help you’ over busy period
PEOPLE are being urged to do their bit to help the ambulance service this Christmas as it prepares for…
Mental health support available over Christmas in Dorset
MENTAL health services in Dorset will be open as usual over the festive period. While a time of celebration, for…
Pharmacies open on Christmas Day in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
A NUMBER of pharmacies are opening on Christmas Day for those in need of advice and medication. Below is a…
